# Left-Wing Conservatism Left-wing conservatism is a political stance that combines elements of social or economic equality (typically associated with the left) with a commitment to cultural, moral or institutional continuity (typically associated with conservatism). It resists both unregulated capitalism and radical cultural shifts (like immigration). --- ## Entries **25/03/2025**: The [New Economic Patriots](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/us/politics/new-economic-patriots-house-democrats.html) is an informal coalition within the U.S. Democratic Party, initiated in early 2025 by Representative Chris Deluzio (D-PA). Comprising approximately a dozen House Democrats, the group aims to reorient the party towards a "patriotic economic populism". Their focus is on policies such as reshoring manufacturing jobs, implementing strategic tariffs, combating corporate monopolies and addressing corruption. **28/02/2025**: The [Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW)](https://bsw-vg.de/), founded in January 2024 by former Die Linke politician Sahra Wagenknecht, positions itself as a left-wing populist party combining economic socialism with cultural conservatism. In the February 2025 federal elections, the BSW narrowly missed the 5% threshold required for Bundestag representation. Despite this setback, the party has demonstrated significant regional strength, particularly in eastern German states. The BSW advocates for ending military aid to Ukraine, lifting sanctions against Russia. ​ **01/02/2025**: [Blue Labour](https://www.bluelabour.org/) is a faction within the UK Labour Party that blends left-wing economic policies with socially conservative values. Founded in 2009 by Maurice Glasman, it emphasizes community, family and national identity, advocating for a return to Labour's traditional working-class roots. In 2025, MP Dan Carden [established a parliamentary caucus](https://www.politicshome.com/news/article/blue-labour-v-reform-proworker-antiwoke-plan-beat-nigel-farage) to revitalize the movement, focusing on issues like immigration, crime and national sovereignty to counter the rise of Reform UK.